Panasonic XS1 vs Sony T99

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XS1 scores against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XS1 against the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and T99.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern XS1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.